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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.60, 507.75 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.60, 507.75 and 184.48 is: 276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.60 : 507.75 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.60/507.75 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.60x = 507.75 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.60x = 93,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,669.72/338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.64

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